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Welcome to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Newsletter. It is a priority for ACPS to keep the community informed about ACPS' current capital improvement projects. This newsletter is distributed on the first Monday of every month and includes major updates from some of our ongoing projects. 
July 5, 2022
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Important Dates:

There are no community meetings scheduled for July. The latest meeting information can be found on our website

The High School Project: Minnie Howard Redevelopment
  • Site clearing and demolition of existing fields activities have begun on site. Tree removal and protection, erosion and sediment controls are in place and construction entrances are cut. Temporary parking lot has been placed on Braddock Road side of the school building with additional spaces in the back of the school to accommodate construction at the lower parking lot closest to the fields. This temporary setup will stay in place until the new building is in service.
  • In July, pile driving activity at the north side of the site and storm pipe work at West Braddock Road are anticipated. One lane of traffic is scheduled to be closed at a time to support the storm pipe work. 

  • Community members can send questions, comments and concerns to the project email: hsproject@acps.k12.va.us Gilbane will also host a website dashboard to provide project updates.
Learn More about The High School Project
Douglas MacArthur Modernization Project:
 
Ongoing construction updates:
  • Structural steel construction is ongoing with sequences 7, 8, 9 all up and sequence 10 (gym) has begun. A smaller crane will sit south of the building and will be on-site through the end of July for structural steel erection.
  • Public utilities work is continuing on-site and the public space permit has been extended from June 1, 2022 to July 29, 2022. The affected sidewalks have been closed, and a temporary crosswalk and alternate pedestrian routes have been established. The permit was extended due to unforeseen existing utility conditions and required coordination with multiple entities. Once the work is complete and driven fence posts are installed, Skanska will open up the sidewalk for public use.

  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation at the garage level is ongoing. Waterproofing of the garage is on-going.

  • Mockup of the facade construction is on-going in the southeast corner of the site.

  • Garage ramp retaining wall construction is ongoing.

  • Learning Stair Concrete installation is on-going.

  • Stair A and Stair B Masonry construction is on-going.

Learn More about The Douglas MacArthur Project
Educational Facilities: 

Alexandria City High School: King Street Campus

  • Parking garage repairs on-going, currently working on phase 8 of 10.
  • Additional fencing work on-going and is 90% complete.
  • Perimeter fence adjacent to stadium out for bid.

Charles Barrett Elementary School

  • HVAC renovation project approved, contract executed, submittals commenced.
  • Phase II of asbestos flooring remediation and floor leveling in kindergarten commenced (remaining classrooms).

Cora Kelly for Math, Science and Technology

  • Playground poured-in place surfacing repairs completed, equipment repairs completed.
  • Office carpeting delayed; installation projected for fall.
  • Library lighting project scoped, pricing underway.

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School

  • Interior renovation being scoped.
  • Parking garage repairs on-going, currently working on phase 8 of 10.

Francis C. Hammond Middle School

  • Asbestos flooring remediation commenced.
  • Building envelope / water intrusion - skybridge water test scheduled.
  • HVAC renovation work is ongoing.
  • Stormwater weeps at planter box scheduled for summer.
  • Water bottle filling station replacements complete.
  • Courtyard Drainage and stormwater management redesign is ongoing.

George Washington Middle School

  • HVAC renovation work is ongoing in phases, fan coil unit installation commenced.
  • Gymnasium painting is scheduled.
  • Field Renovation - design work is ongoing.
  • Next phase of asbestos flooring remediation scoped, priced, scheduled.
  • Gymnasium Lobby Restrooms renovation commenced.
  • Gymnasium Lobby Renovation commenced.
  • Gymnasium tile repair work scheduled over summer.

John Adams Elementary School

  • Stormwater management improvements being scoped and scheduled.
  • Library renovation commenced.
  • Hardscape improvements being priced.

James Polk Elementary School

  • Kindergarten cabinets, countertops, sinks scheduled for summer.
  • Next phase of asbestos flooring remediation scoped, priced, being scheduled for summer.
  • Stormwater management and erosion engineering study to be performed over summer.
  • Restroom countertops scheduled for summer.

Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy

  • Outdoor learning, playground, and fields stormwater retention calculations being engineered.
  • Parking lot repairs being scheduled for summer work.
  • New display cases created on first and second floor hallways.
  • Library painting being scoped.
  • Kitchen renovation schematic design complete.

Mount Vernon Community School

  • Phase III emergency asbestos remediation for ceiling tile and floor commenced.
  • Kitchen/cafeteria renovation punch list ongoing; walk-in cooler/freezer installed.
  • Library renovation is ongoing, construction work schedule.
  • Courtyard stormwater management improvement design permitted.
  • New chiller ordered and awaiting summer delivery.

Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School

  • Security safety vestibule design commenced.
  • Media Center renovation design commenced.
  • Interior painting scheduled for summer.
  • Asbestos remediation and carpet removal commenced.
  • Window replacement components being phased.

Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School

  • Carpet replacement scheduled for summer.
  • Playground resurfacing scheduled for summer.
  • Interior painting scheduled for summer.
  • Column tuck-pointing scheduled for summer.

William Ramsay Elementary School

  • Stormwater management and erosion engineering study commenced.
  • Kitchen renovation design ongoing, starting construction documents phase. 
  • Building envelope engineering study commenced.
  • LVT flooring tile repairs schedule was delayed due to additional summer school usage.
Learn More about our Educational Facilities Projects
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